I guess my blame handout is based on hindsight specific to Darko rather than as a hard and fast rule for everyone. I do agree with you that PT should be earned, not given based on when you were drafted or how much you make.

LB is a hard %%%%% coach. He's known to be very tough on rookies. Right or wrong, that approach doesn't always work with every rookie. You have to be able to adapt your management style to the individual. Some people respond well to being yelled at or being called out publicly. Some don't. Darko was obviously one of the don'ts.

My main point was just that there was plenty of blame to go around. I don't blame it all on 1 person. But hopefully, everyone involved has learned from their mistakes and can move on.

We have several young players with the dreaded P word (potential), and I'd just like to see them reach that potential while in a Piston's jersey rather than someone else's.

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jammertime
I hear ya Jammertime. I would say Joe "blew it" with that draft choice. I ain't mad at him though. He fell for the hype hook, line and sinker just like the rest of us. That 07 draft pick will make it all better.

So would I. Seems like that won't be a problem with Acker and Amir. They ain't got no problem with PT any way they can get it. I'm a little worried about J-Max long term though. Maybe he can be sucessful as a 4, but I'm hoping he works on his lateral movement and makes a splash at the 3.

Exactly. Don't rest on that pick guys. Thats the essential part of this trade and it does merit some patience. When I read about the Orlando GM talking about rebuilding, cutting payroll for future FA's and youth movements it historically has not translated into too many wins. Lets just hope we can catch them somewhere in the 6-10 range next season before ( and if ) they get decent again.

And if you want something to kill time inbetween we still have a team left that is not too bad about to start another post season run.